After-effects of COVID-19 : My home treatment experience story [English ver.]

"After-effects of COVID-19"
My home treatment experience story
~This is what I was really like in my days pretending to be normal~

《Situation at the time of infection》

COVID-19 virus infection without vaccination
No one to help with household finances and housework
Family living together: 1 child, my child also contracted Covid-19 within a few days
There is no environment where single mother family can consult their neighbors
I'm not in a good condition to go to the hospital
A time when there is still no information about the aftereffects of coronavirus
Pre-existing illness before contracting COVID-19

《Progress》

1st to 3rd day of feeling unwell
First of all, I had a high fever, chills, a tingling sensation as if bacteria were circulating in my body, pain in my joints, swelling of my throat, cough, chills, difficulty breathing, and a state of lightheadedness that made me unable to move at all for 3 days.

Third day
I worried about contracting the coronavirus, I took twice as many fever-reducing medicines as I could to prepare myself, and despite my high fever and being in a daze, I forced myself to take a taxi to the station, but after calling five outpatient fever clinics in advance, Finally got a checkup.
Corona disease diagnosis
During the 2 hours that the antipyretic medicine is taking effect, wash the dishes, disinfect the toilet, do laundry, and prepare for isolation with my child.

Day 4
I receive an injection at a house call, but I am not sure what drug it is.
Child has fever, child confirmed to have coronavirus.
I bought sports drinks, porridge, etc. online, but I could barely open the cardboard box.

After 1 week
My child recovered in 3 days, but due to a persistent cough, I and the child were isolated from the outside world for 10 days.
Ingest large amounts of sports drinks to try to improve circulation within the body.

10 days later
Child fully recovered.
I was almost bedridden and in a daze, with nosebleeds, bloody sputum, severe cough, asthma, headache, fever, fatigue, and a feeling of discomfort with the bacteria in my body.
A situation where I don't know what time it is, what day of the week it is, whether I'm sleeping or awake, etc.

2 weeks later
I could move for about 2 hours a day. Do things like eating, showering, washing dishes, doing laundry, opening cardboard boxes, etc. while taking breaks in between.

1 month later
Gradually, I am able to move around for about 4 hours, and I gradually be able to do more housework such as cooking and cleaning.
Start regular diet.
I took the asthma medicine and cough medicine I kept at home.
The severe cough, sneezing, bloody sputum, nosebleeds, strong fatigue, slight fever, and chest pain remained unresolved. Memory also decreases.

3 months later
Not knowing where to turn for support, and without information, I became depressed due to impatience and self-conflict, and was unsure whether it was due to the coronavirus infection or depression, and I has almost no memories.
Maybe brain fog is the worst time.

Six months later
Learn about the symptoms of “corona aftereffects”
Started self-treatment using SNS as a reference
Gargle my nose with "Hananoa"
Gargle with "Isodine"
Apply "Nodonuru" to the sinuses
Take "B vitamins"
Take antibiotics stored at home

Approximately 5 hours of housework while taking breaks in between..
Cough, asthma resolved, bloody sputum, nosebleed, strong fatigue, sneezing remain unresolved.

9 months later
Self-recognize brain fog, muscle weakness, and depression.
Continuation of nasal rinsing, gargling, and B vitamins
Approximately 6 hours of time available for housework, longer continuous work time,
I could pretend to be normal for about half a day.

1 year later
I will be able to go out for half a day about one day a week, go to the hospital for other matters, perform various procedures, and talk on the phone for about an hour, but the next day after going out or working from home, I will be unable to move at all.
Significant improvement after 2 doses of coronavirus vaccine (total of 3 doses)
Bloody sputum, nosebleeds, and sneezing are cured, and brain fog and strong fatigue are improved.

1 year and 3 months later - 1 and a half years later
Fatigue, muscle weakness, and depression remain, but I improve considerably day by day.
Be conscious of soaking up sunlight indoors for about 20 minutes before 9 a.m.
Replace indoor air twice a day.
Although I have not yet fully recovered, I am taking my time and doing housework and taking my own treatment while monitoring my condition.
Maintaining a livelihood while using my savings.

*Particularly effective
Nasal gargle
Iodine tincture gargle
Vaccination
Sunlight until 9am
Replace indoor air twice a day
Intake of B vitamins

*Things that helped
Home delivery service for ingredients, vitamins, etc.
Personal import of medicines
Connecting with society and collecting information on SNS
Food deliveries from friends and relatives

The best way to get treatment is to go to a hospital and be able to talk to someone, but I thought I would write about my experience in hopes of giving hope to those who are unable to do so and those who are doing their best on their own. 

It cannot remain as it is now. You will always recover, so don't panic even if you have a wave, don't blame yourself, and don't worry if people don't understand you. Don't say things to yourself that you wouldn't say to others, and praise yourself as you would someone else.

*Please note that treatments and effects vary from person to person, so I cannot be held responsible. The self-administered treatment method described here has no medical evidence or data, and some actions are contraindicated, so I do not recommend it. Please do so at your own risk.
Currently, we are receiving outpatient treatment for the aftereffects of the coronavirus and support from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan. There may be hospitals that they are not familiar with or support that may be difficult to use, but first of all, keep records of the medical institution's information and your physical condition, and try to consult them once you are able to move around.

At that time, obtaining information and procedures for public services, food assistance, and financial assistance was complicated and uncoordinated, so even now, like me, the head of the household must actively obtain medical assistance, insurance, and public subsidies. I believe that there are isolated people and families who cannot receive support in situations where they are unable to move.

As the economy shifts to recovery in the post-corona era, there are people who are left behind due to the after-effects of the coronavirus.

Those who rely on others need courage and the ability to communicate. Moreover, we will not be able to raise our voice until we recover.
In my case, after I found out I had coronavirus, I refused cooperation and visits from people around me for fear of infecting my relatives and friends, fearing that they would worry about me, and fearing that I would be prejudiced if I was lazy. I pretended to be normal and hid my poor condition from the world.
I didn't consult those around me financially or medically and took my own path, but at that time it was what I needed to do to survive.
I think many of the people involved were in disbelief as they had no idea that this was my case.

If you are repeatedly rejected at work, home, medical institutions, and support organizations, you may give up on relying on others.
In order to prevent this kind of vicious cycle, I hope that more people who provide support will understand the aftereffects of the coronavirus.

Treatment methods for the after-effects of the coronavirus, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Pfizer's oral medication, chronic nasopharyngitis treatment, TMS treatment, and acupuncture treatment, have not yet been established.
Diagnosis is difficult because the symptoms vary.

However, if you spend your time without hesitation or haste, you will find more and more time to feel comfortable. Please rest assured that you will recover.

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